C R and I Trust Limited

C R and I Trust Limited is a private company limited by guarantee, established in June 2015 and registered as charity number 1167231 in England and Wales, with its office in Stamford Hill, London. Governed by a stable board of three trustees since inception, it advances the prevention or relief of poverty and supports religious activities, with a distinctive focus on Orthodox Jewish and broader Jewish communities of particular ethnic or racial origins in North London. Its values-driven, community-rooted approach prioritizes grants to organizations over direct services, emphasizing tangible impact for local minority groups through established charitable best practices and public benefit considerations.

The trust funds poverty relief, hardship alleviation, educational support, and faith-based community services, targeting social welfare and religious initiatives for Jewish populations. It supports project funding and core costs for ongoing activities delivered by registered charities and community groups with proven track records in these areas.

Eligible entities are UK-registered charities and community groups operating exclusively in Barnet or Hackney boroughs, showing preference for small to medium-sized organizations serving the Jewish community; there are no strict income thresholds. Funding is invitation-only, with no unsolicited applications, public procedures, or deadlines—decisions occur ad hoc at trustee meetings, typically annually. Grants range from £2,000 to £15,000 per organization per year.

It excludes capital projects, seed funding, emergency relief, individuals, and non-aligned causes, differentiating itself as a niche, enduring player in North London's Jewish charitable ecosystem, favoring pre-selected partners with demonstrable local impact over broad or generalist philanthropy.